A 71-year-old man's false teeth were knocked out in what is believed to have been a racially motivated attack by a mob.
The attackers yelled "curries" as they beat him and another Indian man, 36, and smashed windows of a vehicle and a house in Hastings on Saturday night.
Detective Lisa Tod said two drunk men went to the back of a house and confronted a group of people having a quiet get-together.
The pair were aggressive and violent towards the group before leaving. They returned a short time later with 10 to 15 men and continued their attack, she said.
Five Indian men were able to barricade themselves inside the house. The two injured men were treated at Hawke's Bay Hospital and discharged.
Seven men, all employees of dairy and restaurant owner Rakesh Kumar, were having dinner at an Oliphant Rd house when they were startled by banging on the windows. When they went outside they were attacked.
Mr Kumar, the owner of several businesses in the city, believed the "terrifying" incident was racially motivated.
He said the 71-year-old had his false teeth knocked out in the attack.
A man, 21, is due to appear in Hastings District Court today on multiple charges of assault, wilful damage and disorderly behaviour.
Police said they were seeking information on others who may have been involved.
sources :: > Stuff.co.nz...By DIANE JOYCE - The Dominion Post
Monday, May 10, 2010
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